ongoing developments
Long-discussed downtown Parksville project advancing, for now
PARKSVILLE - A three-storey building combining residential living with a ground-floor commercial space is once again back on track, while several other, higher-density builds have stalled. Council approved reissuing a development permit for 155 Hirst Ave. E., with plans for a three-storey building with 10 multi-family ...
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2026 municipal election
Know Your Vote: Nanaimo's downtown challenges and future revitalization
This article is part of a multi-story series looking further into the responses to NanaimoNewsNOW's Know Your Vote survey, our interactive voter information tool for the 2026 Municipal Election in the City of Nanaimo. NANAIMO - Almost unanimously, candidates running for Mayor and Council in this month's municipal elect...
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jail
Nanaimo drug trafficker handed lengthy sentence
NANAIMO - A prolific offender arrested multiple times by Nanaimo RCMP in 2024 has been handed a nine-year prison sentence. Ian Roger Der, 46, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 5, at Nanaimo Law Courts after previously pleading guilty to nine offences involving drug trafficking, breaching release conditions and possessing a...
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mass shooting
U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
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ongoing developments
Long-discussed downtown Parksville project advancing, for now
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2026 municipal election
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Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
lizard explosion
Invasive lizard widens reach, especially on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA - Tracy Menzies had been at war with slugs in her backyard garden as they've always managed to beat her to the harvest, but not this year.The strawberries in her garden this season turned out to be "absolutely beautiful."It turns out the slugs are facing a formidable foe - the invasive European wall ...
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2026 municipal election
More work left to do for Qualicum Beach Mayoral incumbent
This article is part of a multi-week feature from NanaimoNewsNOW, profiling Mayoral candidates across the mid-Island ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election. For complete election coverage, click here. QUALICUM BEACH - The incumbent Mayoral candidate in Qualicum Beach wants to continue down the path their community was fo...
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threats made
'Irate' woman arrested after weapons produced at Nanaimo Hullo terminal
NANAIMO - A woman is facing a trio of charges after allegedly producing weapons and threatening employees at a local ferry terminal. RCMP were called to the Hullo Terminal at 100 Port Way on Sunday, Oct. 4, at around 1 p.m. after a woman was refused boarding for a sailing after producing a ticket from the day before. N...
Oct 5, 2026
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locked in
Provincial election candidates confirmed for Nanaimo & Oceanside ridings
NANAIMO - The field of candidates is locked in for the 2026 Provincial Election.Thirteen candidates across four mid-Island ridings will look for a seat in the Legislature in Victoria when voters go to the polls on Oct. 24.In Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, incumbent NDP candidate Sheila Malcolmson will be challenged by Mark M...
Oct 5, 2026
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ongoing issues
'Disgusting and shameful:' peace bond for man who continuedly harassed Nanaimo family
NANAIMO - A Victoria man must have no contact with a Nanaimo-based family following continued online harassment. Dean Leon Propp, 63, accepted a one-year peace bond with a $500 recognizance and several conditions after repeated social media posts about a former City of Nanaimo employee and their transgender daughter. D...
Oct 5, 2026
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Close Loss
Late goal against sees Clippers fall in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers have lost back to back games for the first time this season.After a 3-2 loss in Coquitlam on Saturday, Oct. 3 Nanaimo suffered a narrow 2-1 road defeat against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Oct. 4.Jack Clark scored the Clippers only goal on a rebound in the closing moments of a first period power p...
Oct 4, 2026
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British Columbia
mass shooting
U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
SEATTLE - A Washington state suspect gave advice, money and encouragement to the Tumbler Ridge mass killer and tried to livestream the attack on social media to "amplify" the impact of the murders, the FBI said on Tuesday. Mike Harrington, special age...
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Vancouver's AnnaLena becomes city's first restaurant to earn two Michelin stars
Vancouver's AnnaLena just became the city's first restaurant to earn two stars in the Michelin Guide. Michelin announced its picks for the city on Tuesday, upgrading the contemporary restaurant in the Kitsilano neighbourhood from its previous one-star ...
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Homicide team investigating fatal shooting in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY - A 23-year-old man has been killed in what's believed to be a targeted shooting in Langley, B.C., and homicide investigators have taken over the case. Langley RCMP say they were called at 9:45 p.m. Monday after a report of shots fired in the 6...
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Man found dead on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C., partially shuts route
BURNABY - Police in Metro Vancouver are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C. The BC Highway Patrol says the RCMP detachment in Burnaby was called just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday about the body lying in the e...
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British Columbia Conservatives plan to end no-fault insurance, leaked letter shows
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Conservatives plan to repeal the province's no-fault auto insurance system, in a major policy proposal revealed by a leaked letter from the party's interim leader to lawyers and insurance executives. Lorne Doerkson says ...
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Author Steven Galloway 'destroyed' by sex assault allegations, lawyer says
VANCOUVER - The lawyer for author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway says the man's life and career were "destroyed" by sexual assault allegations, while his defamation lawsuit has been delayed for years as he tried to ...
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Local Sports
Leveling Up
Three Nanaimo Timbermen standouts chosen in NLL entry draft
NANAIMO - Draft day in the National Lacrosse League was special for the Senior A Nanaimo Timbermen. Three players who just finished their first seasons in the WLA were drafted in the top 33 selections. Right-hander Jeremy Wudrick went 27th overall to the Vancouver Warriors, while defender Joel Mullen was also picked by...
Oct 3, 2026
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Championship Mentality
John Barsby's varsity football team brings a winning attitude to a new season
NANAIMO - The high school varsity football season has begun in the mid island with the John Barsby Bulldogs winning their season opener 55-34 against Abbotford. Barsby is in a AA/AAA hybrid division with Ballenas out of Parksville and Mt. Douglas and Spectrum schools from Victoria. Initially Nanaimo District Secondary ...
Sep 26, 2026
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Kicking It
VIU soccer teams hit the pitch for 2026 PACWEST season
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are beginning a new PACWEST soccer season with differing expectations.The women will attempt to win the provincial championship for a third straight time, while the men are hoping to rise up the table after finishing 2-7-3 in 2025.Women's coach Bobbie Taylor said her group will have a strong ...
Sep 12, 2026
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ClippersNOW
Close Loss
Late goal against sees Clippers fall in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers have lost back to back games for the first time this season.After a 3-2 loss in Coquitlam on Saturday, Oct. 3 Nanaimo suffered a narrow 2-1 road defeat against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Oct. 4.Jack Clark scored the Clippers only goal on a rebound in the closing moments of a first period power p...
Oct 4, 2026
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Last Minute Letdown
Clippers come up short in Coquitlam
NANAIMO - Charles Beland continued his hot play but it wasn't enough for the Clippers to beat the Coquitlam Express.After the Express built up a 2-0 lead by the two minute mark of the second period Beland set up Miller Kay mid way through the middle frame and then scored on a net drive early in the third.Despite both t...
Oct 3, 2026
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Four Straight
Clippers edge Rivermen to begin road swing
NANAIMO - The Clippers stretched their win streak to four games with a 4-3 victory over the Langley Rivermen.An early goal by Roghan Walker staked Langley to a 1-0 lead in a first period where the Clippers were outshot 12-5.Charles Beland tied the game early in the middle frame by scoring in his fifth consecutive game ...
Oct 3, 2026
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Canada
Author Steven Galloway's wife testifies about post-allegations mental health struggle
VANCOUVER - The wife of author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway told a B.C. Supreme Court trial that her husband was "gutted" after being accused of rape, and became extremely distraught as he repeatedly denied the allegations by a former stude...
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Martel returns to Conservative caucus, joins the Tory Senate group
OTTAWA - Quebec Sen. Richard Martel is back in the opposition caucus after joining the Conservative Senate group today. Sen. Leo Housakos, the opposition leader in the Senate, says Martel is a "natural fit" in a statement issued today. Martel left the ...
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Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon
EDMONTON - Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath said Tuesday that St-Pierre Plamondon's election victory could change the political dynamic of Ca...
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Carney to again visit Turkey later this month amid trade talks, LGBTQ+ crackdown
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Turkey later this month as he seeks to boost trade and defence ties with a country with rising importance. Carney was in Turkey for the NATO summit in July, and his office says he will again visit the...
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U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
SEATTLE - A Washington state suspect gave advice, money and encouragement to the Tumbler Ridge mass killer and tried to livestream the attack on social media to "amplify" the impact of the murders, the FBI said on Tuesday. Mike Harrington, special age...
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Foreign influence commissioner expects registration to increase as awareness grows
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign influence transparency commissioner suggests it's too early to tell whether people are complying with new obligations to report information to his office. Commissioner Anton Boegman told MPs on a House of Commons committee Tue...
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World
Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump ...
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. "Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and conti...
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Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) - Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington state with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canada's history by offering to livestream the Februa...
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Program helping homeowners cut costs
Nanaimo Homeowners: Centra's $1M Window Efficiency Plan is now over 75% claimed
The Centra Install Pros Window Efficiency Plan - a program helping Nanaimo homeowners cut the cost of new windows and doors - is running out of runway fast. The plan puts up to $650 toward each window or door replaced, drawn from a dedicated $1 million fund set aside for local homeowners. There is no income testing and...
Sep 18, 2026
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Resort-Style Retirement Living in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter
For many retirees, and those nearing retirement, staying in their home can be difficult. The time spent on day-to-day maintenance, plus dealing with bigger repairs usually required on an older home, can cut into time they'd rather spend enjoying their retirement. And if they're traveling, they don't want to worry about...
Jul 28, 2026
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Most people who volunteer for their strata council don't sign up to be an accountant. But for many in smaller strata communities, with less than 50 units, that's exactly what they end up doing. They spend time researching bylaws, getting quotes for maintenance, and worrying that something important has been missed. The...
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